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Imperial Topaz Crystal Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Crystal drops are suspended from small pyrite hoops with a hammered satin finish in 18k gold. Slightly
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold

Lemon Quartz Petal Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
in 18k gold hold lemon quartz 22.7ctw petal drops and hang from our small plain hoops in 18k gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Sapphire Yoni Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Our Sapphire Yoni Drop Earrings in 18k Gold are studded with white diamonds .08 ctw and celebrate
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Persian Turquoise and Moonstone Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Earrings hang from small plain hoops in 18k gold which click shut for security. Slightly larger than a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Chrome Tourmaline Drop Earrings with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Chrome Tourmaline Drop Earrings with cabochons highlighted with diamonds in rich 18 karat gold with our
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Tahitian Pearl Scroll Drop Earrings with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
suspended from graceful gold scrolls set with .28 ctw white diamonds and hang from our small Galaxy Hoops
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

David Yurman Convertible Drop Earrings Amethyst 18 Kara Gold Silver Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
two pendants and gold cable huggies (small hoops). See photos. The earrings are in excellent condition
Category

Early 2000s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Baroque South Sea Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Nicosia, CY
in small Diamond hoops in 18 Karat Gold and 0.45 Carat Diamonds of H Color and VS Clarity. They are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Caribbean Blue Zircon and Green Garnet Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
" in width and weigh just .14oz. each. Small plain hoops in 18k gold are slightly larger than a huggie
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold

Hematite and Lemon Quartz Seed Pod Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
set white diamonds .04 ctw. Suspended from our small ribbon hoops in 18k gold with a satiny finish
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Quartz, 18k Gold

Rosa Van Parys Giselle South Sea Pearl encrusted Sapphires Gold earrings
Located in Westlake Village, CA
pink Sapphires small dagger. Shown on 18k yellow Gold and Diamond hoops. None in stock available. Lead
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Contemporary 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond (F/G VVS) Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
A stunning set of earrings masterfully created entirely by hand feature an 18-karat white gold hoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Manpriya B Slice Diamond Flower Petal 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
Gross Weight: 6.190 grams 18 Karat White Gold : 5.190 grams Diamond Weight: 4.99 carats The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simplistic is in and over the top is out. These 18K white gold diamond earrings are small and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Brazilian Opal Victorian Keyhole Drop Earrings in 22 Karat and 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Earrings hang from our small 18k gold Cypress hoops slightly larger than a huggie at .38" interior diameter
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

de Grisogono 18K Gold Turquoise Black Diamond Earclips
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
18 kt., the tapered hoops composed of fancy-shaped buff-topped cabochon turquoise outlined by small
Category

Late 20th Century European Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18 Karat Crystal Ball Drop Earrings
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Clear crystal drops like pure rainwater are capped in satin finished 18k gold and hang from our
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Tourmaline and Sapphire Juicyfruit Drop Earrings
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
plain hoops in 18k gold. The full length from ear post to tip is 2.25" and each of the 3 large stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Green Tourmaline Athame Drop Earrings with Diamond Pave
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
hoop earrings in 18k gold which click tightly shut for security, the green tourmaline athame drop
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Maviada s Mother of Pearl, 18 Karat Gold Button, Blue Topaz, Large
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
earrings in 18k yellow gold button and reverse diamond smooth cut natural blue topaz, are new to our
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Paisley Chain Necklace with Uncut Diamonds
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, SG
Diamonds" or "18 Karat Yellow Gold Small Hoop Earrings with Uncut Diamonds". For details checkout pictures
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

64Facets Rose Cut Emerald and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a matching ring or hoop earrings. Also available with sapphires or rubies as well as with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

64 Facets Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
aesthetic. Can be beautifully combined with a matching ring or hoop earrings. Also available with sapphires
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

64 Facets Rose Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
’ versatile aesthetic. Can be beautifully combined with a matching ring or hoop earrings. Also available
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gucci Link To Love 18ct Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet YBA786693001
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
A new closure consisting of a rectangular link interlocked with a small hoop appears as part of the
Category

2010s Chain Bracelets

18 Karat Yellow Gold Small Hoop Earrings with Long Gold Dust Chains
By Sweet Pea
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18k yellow gold small hoop earrings with long strands of fine chain sprinkled with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Sweet Pea 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with Grey Faceted Pearls and Diamonds
By Sweet Pea
Located in London, GB
A pair of stunning small hoop earrings by Sweet Pea, made in 18k yellow gold with unique faceted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Small Hoop Earrings #18174
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Small Hoop Earrings This beautiful set of small circle hoop earrings were crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 18K Gold Peretti Small Open Heart Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Open Heart Hoop Earrings Materials: 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Diamond White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Enjoy these 18 karat white gold small diamond hoop earrings that are the next casual and chic
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K White Gold Metro .30ct Diamond Hoop Earrings, Small
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
& Co. AU750 BELGIUM Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.0 grams Size: Small Width: 1.6 mm Measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Small White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18K white gold is spun through a series of engraved impressions familiar to the Cartier Love
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Small Diamond Rose Gold Twisted Hoop Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will definitely "twist and shout" when wearing these fun diamond and 18 karat rose gold small
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simple and timeless, these hoops are crafted from 18k White Gold and are lined on the front facing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mini Huggie Hoop Earrings, 18k White Gold, Dime Size Hoops
Located in McLeansville, NC
in 18K white gold, these petite earrings measure 9/16 inches long and are the perfect dime size hoop
Category

Early 2000s Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

0.50 CTW Diamond Baguette Round Brilliant Cut 18K White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
0.50 CTW Diamond Baguette & Round Brilliant Cut 18K White Gold Huggie Earrings Small Hoops Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Small Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An attractive set of earrings made of glamorous 14K rose gold, embellished with 0.59ct of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Earrings 18K Tricolor Gold Small
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Trinity Earrings 18K Tricolor Gold Small Signed Cartier, numbered and marked. Original
Category

1990s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Milor Ridge Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
. Crafted from 18K yellow gold and measuring 5/8 inch in length, these small gold hoops are perfect for
Category

1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Small Hoop Earrings #19260
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Small Hoop Earrings- These sparkling hoop earrings each feature
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Love Hoop Earrings Small Model 3.55g
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
These refined Cartier Love hoop earrings from the small model collection are expertly crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 2.15 ct Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
studs.This brand new pair of 18K White Gold 2.15 ct Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings comes with a gift box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Small Diamond Hoop Earrings Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in London, England
A super pair of everyday diamond huggy hoop earrings set in 18k rose gold. Each hoop earring is
Category

2010s British Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gucci 18 Karat White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Gucci
Located in Dallas, TX
Gucci 18K White Gold Small Hoop Earrings - . Classy, simple design with Gucci monogram hoops. 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Gucci 18 Karat White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Gucci
Located in Dallas, TX
Gucci 18K White Gold Small Hoop Earrings - . Classy, simple design with Gucci monogram hoops. 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Small Pair of Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Basic Info NB00034 15mm Diameter 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with Approximately 1.0ct total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Anticlastic Hoop Earrings - Small
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond Anticlastic Hoop Earrings allow for strength and durability
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

0.46 Carat Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
These delicate hoop earrings are beautifully inlaid with 12 fine quality round brilliant cut
Category

2010s British Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cadar Reflections Hoops, 18k Yellow Gold and White Diamonds, Small
By CADAR
Located in New York, NY
treasures to be discovered within. Handcrafted in high polished 18K yellow gold and .61cttw white diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Small Diameter Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
) These hoops are simple yet striking! The small diameter with large diamonds being about .20ct each stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Half Hoop 18k Multi-Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant blue sapphire and diamond half-hoop / C Shape circle stud earrings in 18 karat white gold
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Small Hoop Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
B.zero1 small hoop earrings in 18 kt white gold set with pavé diamonds on the spiral. Metal: 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1980s Small Round Hoop Earring with Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with round diamonds weighing approximately total
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Paloma Picasso 3 Ring Interlocking Hoop Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k solid gold 3-ring drop hoop earrings. Signed Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., made with a
Category

1990s North American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings Hoops Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings - Elegant Small Hoop Design These beautiful 18k yellow gold hoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Solid Gold Hoop Earrings (Pre-loved/Refurbished) - 750 Pure Gold (Size 10mm)
Located in Singapore, SG
Hoop Earrings Elegant and bold, our 18k gold hoops offer a modern take on a timeless classic. Perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Cadar Endless Hoop Earrings, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds, Small
By CADAR
Located in New York, NY
brought on by new love. Handcrafted in high polished 18K yellow gold and .34cttw white GVVS-2 diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

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18k Gold Hoop Earrings Small For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold hoop earrings small you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 13 vintage or 118 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 18k gold hoop earrings small may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k gold hoop earrings small from Maggoosh, Cartier and Sweet Pea — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 18k gold hoop earrings small can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 81 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and pear cut alternatives. Finding a 18k gold hoop earrings small for sale for women should be easy, but there are 25 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Gold Hoop Earrings Small?

The price for a 18k gold hoop earrings small starts at $221 and tops out at $21,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $1,987.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About 18k Gold Hoop Earrings Small
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.